Eye mask with Lavender - Blue Dragonfly

Customer Reviews

Almost slumbering perfection Review by Daniella Renee

Rating

When I saw the price tag on this sleeping mask, my first thought was hysterical laughter followed by "No way!" How could I justify such an extravagant purchase? But, an upcoming move and changed sleeping situation (dark, silent solo room -> shared bed space, doggies on the floor space and more light in the air space) had me concerned about getting sufficient, quality z's.

Despite the initial sticker shock, I'm a firm believer in quality over quantity. I would rather have 3 pairs of expensive jeans that look amazing than 10 substandard "discount" pairs. I wear them frequently, so why not feel AND look good? The same goes for the sleeping mask. I knew I'd be using it nightly, so why not ensure something that touched my face was top shelf?

The fit is divine. After numerous fails with eye masks while camping, I was amazed at how nicely the fabric caressed yet never constricted my head, a huge plus for someone who hates anything covering her face. The light blockage is fantastic. The fabric is both pure luxury and durable. I'm a restless sleeper and when making midnight bathroom runs, I slide the mask onto my forehead. The mask's ties are not stretchy and yet they've held up very well.

The lavender is strong without being overpowering. I'm pleasantly surprised by the scent's staying power. However, this brings me to the reason for a 4 star, not 5 star review. Sharp dried flower bits have occasionally pierced the soft inner velvet lining and poked my eyelids. Since the velvet side rests against your eyes, this is a safety issue. My "solution" is to check it carefully before donning it.

Would I buy this again? Yes. I plan on giving Holistic Silk a head's up about the issue first though.

Message from Hazel - Founder

Hi Daniella -Thank you so much for your great review! I am a huge fan of the eye masks and have used mine for years now too. I will certainly pass on your feedback to Holistic silk regarding the lavender - my mask is quite old now - but the lavender is still very fragrant - I rub the mask 'together' to grind up the lavender and release a burst of fragrance before I put it on - and that has probably broken down the stalks that may be inside, although I did not experience the issue you mentioned.thanks agin for your great feedback. (Posted on 6/11/2013)